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Hi,

I have recently been given a hot tub which is powered from a standard 13A plug. The manual says to connect it to a 13A IP66 socket which I currently don't have. I have been told I could just run a spur off the downstairs ring main to a IP66 socket outside, is this correct? I mean i'm no electrician but I thought will all the kitchen appliances etc wouldnt adding a hot tub overload the ring main?

Thanks!
 
Google the confounded human slow-cooker,it may be a lot less onerous,in terms of power requirements,than you suspect. I repaired one for a pal,and it was only pulling a few hundred watts,took 3 full days to get water up to temp,which then thermostatically switches on/off,with a constant 50 watts for circulation pump.
 
I've got a hot tub (uses more than 13A!)
Note that the heater isn't the only current draw. When the heaters on the pump runs and they can be juicy as well.
Mine tended to trip when it started up as there was a peak draw. Ok on a fuse but on a breaker near its limit you may get tripping.
 
Thanks for all the info guys! The tub is getting delivered tomorrow, so I will try and find out the power rating etc. I'll try running it from the socket I was planning to spur off and see what happens!
 
Agreed,but it does give everybody who wants to win the how-high-is-my-wee-up-the-wall competition,a chance to mention their own toys...:)

...Now my own tub,needs cleaning,because my speed-boat leaked some fuel...
i always thought a hot tub was a fat chick that was willing.
 

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